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HJ14 YZZ

2014 Mercedes-benz C

Black Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2025
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,217 mi
Last recorded106,217 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2024
Typical for 2014 Mercedes-benz C62,781 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ14 YZZ
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2014
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2024 106,217 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 106,216 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 88,470 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 88,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 69,670 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 56,132 miles

Nearside Rear h/brake effort low

Fail 17 Sep 2021 56,074 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (lower rear] (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 45,193 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2020 43,469 miles

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2020 43,868 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2019 39,838 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 32,288 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 26,085 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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HJ14 YZZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C in Black with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2014 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.0% with a typical mileage of 62,781 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HJ14 YZZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 12 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was HJ14 YZZ registered?

HJ14 YZZ is a 2014 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 23 June 2014.

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